ROPS (Rollover Protective Structure) Rebate Program
Funding Amount
Up to $865
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Other requirements
- Must be a farmer in Wisconsin
- Tractor must be manufactured before 1985 (tractors manufactured since 1985 come equipped with ROPS)
- Must be registered in the program
Overview
ROPS Rebate Program
Geographic Scope: Wisconsin (primary focus)
Focus Areas:
- Farm safety
- Tractor safety
- Agricultural injury prevention
Provides rebates to farmers for purchasing and installing Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) on older tractors. ROPS are cab or roll bar systems designed to protect farmers from injuries caused by tractor overturns, which are the leading cause of death on farms.
Eligibility:
- Must be a farmer in Wisconsin
- Must be registered in the program
Award Information:
- Rebate Coverage: 70% of the cost of purchasing and installing ROPS, up to a maximum of $865
- Effectiveness: When used with seatbelt, ROPS are 99% effective in preventing injury and death; 70% effective without seatbelt
Funding Source:
- Donations through the Auction of Champions, an annual fundraiser for farm health and safety in Marshfield
Contact Information:
- Barbara Marlenga, Research Scientist at NFMC
- National Farm Medicine Center (NFMC)
- Marshfield Clinic
- Phone: 1-800-782-8581
How to Apply
Application Process
- Registration: Farmers register during farm shows or other designated events
- Documentation: Must provide tractor information and installation details
- Verification: NFMC verifies eligibility and documents tractor specifications
- Rebate Processing: Rebate is provided for 70% of cost, maximum $865
Example from 2026: Over 100 farmers registered 183 tractors during the Marshfield Farm Show (Feb. 20-21)
What Memorial Hospital Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $403K
- Median grant
- $403K
- By dollars: Wisconsin 100%. Top recipient cities: Neillsville, WI.
Example grants
Town of Pine Valley · Neillsville, WI
Safety enhancement hwy 10
$403K
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Fields of Work
- Agriculture
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